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ROBATA, London,

ROBATA

4.4
4.4
1832 Reviews
£26 to £40
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
Specialising in the long-standing tradition of Japanese charcoal cooking.

Head Chef Charles Lee has worked in a number of Michelin starred restaurants during his career before arriving at ROBATA. Possessing a strong command of Asian cuisines from across the globe, Chef Lee has devised a menu which shows the diversity of the country’s food, highlighting traditional cooking techniques and contemporary flavours, along with using the best of British produce.

ROBATA meaning ‘fireside’ specialises in robata grilled charcoal cooking, a Japanese tradition that was first introduced by ancient fishermen who took boxes of hot coals with them on their boats to warm their food at they gathered their day’s catch. While the cooking method has largely stayed the same, the menu is a modern interpretation of some of Japan’s most prized dishes as well as a number of ROBATA signatures sure to please Western pal
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 17:00–22:00 Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–22:30
  • Phone number
    020 7287 5766
  • Website
    http://robata.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Charles Lee
  • Location
    56 Old Compton Street, Soho, London, W1D 4UE
  • Area
    Soho
  • Cross Street
    Between Dean Street and Wardour Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Soho Leicester Square Piccadilly Circus Tottenham Court Road Oxford Circus Covent Garden
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Japanese 8 Course Tasting Menu

    £60.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Experience a delightful selection of ROBATA’s signature dishes with our most premium set menu. Guests are invited to enjoy a luxurious selection of nibbles, sushi and small plates including a choice of one main dish.
    Japanese 8 Course Tasting Menu photo

  • 5 Course Bottomless Brunch with Free Flow Prosecco

    £35.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Experience a delightful selection of ROBATA’s signature dishes and bottomless free flow prosecco for 1.5h with a 5 course menu set menu. Guests are invited to enjoy a luxurious selection of nibbles, sushi and small plates including a choice of one main dish.
    5 Course Bottomless Brunch with Free Flow Prosecco photo

Menu

Raws & Sushi

  • Mixed Sashimi Set£16.00

    salmon, tuna & sea bass (2pcs of each)

    • Deluxe Sashimi Set£28.00

      salmon, tuna, scallop yellowtail & sea bass (2pcs of each)

      • Tuna Tartar£12.00

        black tobiko, quail egg & black truffle aioli

        • Sea Bass Ceviche£10.00

          coriander yuzu soy, aji amarillo & red chilli

          • Beef Fillet Tataki£12.00

            yuzu pepper soy, garlic chips, truffle aioli & spring onion

            • Soft Shell Crab Roll£12.00

              gochujang mayo, cucumber, chives & orange tobiko

              • Salmon Roll£10.00

                asparagus, avocado, crispy shallot & yuzu mayo

                • Spicy Tuna Roll£12.00

                  chilli mayo, chives, avocado, cucumber & jalapeno puree

                  • California Roll£12.00

                    snow crab meat, avocado, chives & yuzu mayo

                    • Avocado Roll£9.00

                      asparagus, barley miso mayo & avocado

                      • Prawn Tempura Roll£13.00

                        cucumber, avocado, chives, orange tobiko, wasabi mayo & unagi glaze

                        Sashimi (5 pcs)

                        • Salmon£12.00

                          • Bluefin Tuna£16.00

                            • Scallop (4pcs)£10.00

                              • Sea Bass£14.00

                                • Yellowtail£16.00

                                  Small Plates

                                  • Steamed Edamame£4.50

                                    maldon sea salt or sweet spicy soy

                                    • Chilli Pepper Squid£10.00

                                      yuzu & coriander

                                      • Padron Pepper£8.00

                                        yuzu zest, shichimi pepper & maldon sea salt

                                        • J.Fried Karaage£9.00

                                          chicken thigh, gochujang mayo & fresh lime

                                          • Pork Gyoza

                                            homemade | waterchestnut, shitake, spring onion & chilli soy

                                            • 4pcs£9.00

                                          • Kimchi Gyoza

                                            homemade | cabbage, carrot, spring onion, seaweed & chilli soy

                                            • 4pcs£8.00

                                          • Crispy Duck Salad£9.00

                                            pomelo, grapefruit, pine nuts, hoisin sauce & wafu dressing

                                            • BBQ Chicken Wings£10.00

                                              yakiniku, sesame seeds spring onion & fresh lime

                                              Robata Skewers

                                              minimum 2pcs

                                              • Chicken Thigh

                                                sweet soy glaze & spring onion

                                                • 1pc£4.00

                                              • Iberico Pork Pluma

                                                black pepper miso

                                                • 1pc£4.50

                                              • Beef Fillet

                                                sweet spicy soy

                                                • 1pc£4.50

                                              • Pork Belly

                                                apple gochujang glaze

                                                • 1pc£4.00

                                              • Hand Dived Scallop

                                                apple & kizami wasabi

                                                • 2pcs£10.00

                                              • King Oyster Mushroom

                                                sansho pepper & chipotle glaze

                                                • 1pc£3.50

                                              • Asparagus

                                                sweet sesame soy & sesame seed

                                                • 1pc£3.50

                                              • Corn on Cob

                                                miso glaze & crushed wasabi pea

                                                • 1pc£3.00

                                              • Lamb Breast

                                                homemade japanese 5 spice & lime

                                                • 1pc£4.50

                                              Bao Buns (2pcs)

                                              • J. Fried Chicken£14.00

                                                sweet spicy glaze, kimchi & pickled daikon

                                                • Braised Beef Short Ribs£17.00

                                                  lettuce, pickled daikon, cucumber & chipotle miso

                                                  • Soft Shell Crab£15.00

                                                    spicy mayo, green mango, purple shiso, cucumber & red chilli

                                                    Robata Large

                                                    • BBQ Free Range Chicken£18.00

                                                      grilled corn fed chicken, bbq glaze & pickled daikon

                                                      • Miso Aubergine£12.00

                                                        pickled shimiji mushroom & red chilli

                                                        • Black Cod£32.00

                                                          spicy miso & japanese pickled cucumber

                                                          • Pork Ribs£16.00

                                                            yakiniku, spring onion & sesame seeds

                                                            • Hay Flamed Beef Fillet£28.00

                                                              smoked and cooked over hay, served with yakiniku, chimichurri & chilli oil

                                                              • Mushroom Tobanyaki£14.00

                                                                assorted mushrooms, sake & yuzu

                                                                • Woof Dlamed Iberico Pork Pluma£26.00

                                                                  black pepper miso & sweet pickled green apple

                                                                  Bowls

                                                                  • Tofu & Tomato Salad£10.00

                                                                    tofu & cherry tomato

                                                                    • Green Salad£5.00

                                                                      wafu dressing & pickled daikon

                                                                      • Truffle Fries£8.00

                                                                        nori, porcini & truffle mayo

                                                                        • Kimchi Rice£9.00

                                                                          homemade kimchi, nori, spring onion & fried egg

                                                                          • Steamed Rice£3.50

                                                                            • Homemade Kimchi (vg)£5.00

                                                                              Last updated: 19 December 2024

                                                                              What 1,832 people are saying

                                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                              4.4
                                                                              4.4 based on recent ratings
                                                                              • 4.4Food
                                                                              • 4.3Service
                                                                              • 4Ambience
                                                                              • 4Value

                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                              Review summary

                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                              ROBATA offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent food and service." The Japanese fusion dishes, especially the "tasting menu," are praised for their "fun flavors" and "great presentation." While some find the portions small, the "great value" and "attentive staff" create a memorable visit. Perfect for those seeking a lively atmosphere.

                                                                              1,832 Reviews

                                                                              1. Patricia

                                                                                Bath7 reviews

                                                                                4.0

                                                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                                I booked the 8 course tasting menu for my husbands birthday. He loves authentic Japanese food. The price was expensive but not ridiculous for central London. The restaurant is small and quite plain. There is little ambience, but it is clean and there is enough space between tables to ensure a little privacy of conversation. The food was fairly standard - nothing surprising. But it was well prepared and enjoyable. The one chef who can be seen at the end of the restaurant, working behind a glass screen, works hard and produces good quality Japanese fare. It was not a stunning experience but it was perfectly acceptable. The service was good and the staff friendly.

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                                                                              2. Ady

                                                                                London1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                To start, the servers were really attentive, kind and responsive with body language. Upon arrival I was seated straight away and given good service. Ambience is lacking slightly for the prices you pay however the food is absolutely outstanding. Best Japanese I’ve had in a while.

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                                                                              3. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                London1 review

                                                                                1.0

                                                                                Dined on 1 March 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 1
                                                                                2. Food 1
                                                                                3. Service 1
                                                                                4. Ambience 1
                                                                                I booked the £35 five-course brunch with prosecco through OpenTable. Upon arrival, the restaurant refused to honour the advertised deal, instead offering a three-course brunch with prosecco for £40. They offered an extra 30 minutes of prosecco as compensation which I refused to accept and I left without eating here. This bait-and-switch tactic is unacceptable, and I cannot recommend this restaurant.

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                                                                              4. Mark

                                                                                Yorkshire2 reviews

                                                                                4.0

                                                                                Dined on 28 February 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                Service was extremely good with gorgeous small plates delivered quickly.. the soft shell crab bao buns are delicious..

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                                                                              5. Jacqueline

                                                                                London14 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined on 22 February 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Amazing food, fresh and beautifully presented. Tasted delicious. Great service from attentive staff and the Prosecco was very nice too. Definitly returning.

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                                                                              6. catherine

                                                                                London15 reviews

                                                                                4.0

                                                                                Dined on 13 February 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                Food is as delicious and tasting menu was of sufficient quantity. Service was pleasant but all staff were overwhelmed by numbers of guests. Very noisy

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                                                                              7. Machhour

                                                                                London4 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined on 6 February 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Good experience as usual we will come later and later

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                                                                              8. Jason VIP

                                                                                London23 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined on 6 February 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                Always love eating here - so central, and the food is always really tasty. I usually, We ate very early 5:30, so the restaurant was very quiet so lacking its usual buzz. Think the staff were more focused on setting up for dinner than paying us attention so did have get their attention a few times (to order, To get drinks, to pay ….) However, this was unusual as we always have good service and great food. But please bring back the wagyu fillet on the bBq and hay.

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                                                                              9. Nielsen

                                                                                London1 review

                                                                                2.0

                                                                                Dined on 4 February 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 2
                                                                                2. Food 2
                                                                                3. Service 2
                                                                                4. Ambience 2
                                                                                Had to wait 45 minutes for one diner's only course (simple dish of black cod) while three others had long finished all their orders. Miniature portions of skewers. Noise level unbearable. Understaffed.

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                                                                              10. Sara VIP

                                                                                Denver28 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined on 1 February 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                We had a great evening. The food was amazing! We will definitely be back :)

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                                                                              ROBATA is rated 4.4 stars by 1832 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                              2 people
                                                                              19:00
                                                                              Booked 14 times today
                                                                              Experiences are available.
                                                                              Google Map for ROBATA

                                                                              56 Old Compton Street, Soho, London, W1D 4UE

                                                                              Additional information

                                                                              • Cross Street
                                                                                Between Dean Street and Wardour Street
                                                                              • Area
                                                                                Soho
                                                                              • Hours of Operation
                                                                                Mon–Fri 17:00–22:00 Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–22:30
                                                                              • Price
                                                                                £26 to £40
                                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                                Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
                                                                              • Dining style
                                                                                Elegant Dining
                                                                              • Dress code
                                                                                Smart Casual
                                                                              • Parking details
                                                                                Street Parking
                                                                              • Public transit
                                                                                Soho Leicester Square Piccadilly Circus Tottenham Court Road Oxford Circus Covent Garden
                                                                              • Payment Options
                                                                                AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                              • Executive Chef
                                                                                Charles Lee
                                                                              • Additional
                                                                                Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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